Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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Build-up to Civil War
Charles I came to the throne in 1625...
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Horse Racing in York
' Every year there be more noble lo...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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A Jewish History Audio Tour
This Trail is produced by IPUP, The...
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The York City Walls
The city or ‘bar’ walls...
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Guild Halls of York
The biggest guilds were rich and pow...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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Viking Invasion
Led by Halfdan and Ivar the Bonel...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Ripon College for Women
- Fishergate Bar
- The County Court House
- The First Minster
- Viking Coins
- Bootham Bar
- Victoria Bar
- Shackleton's Tin of Rowntree's Cocoa
- York Garrison
- Bone Trial Piece
- The Minster after the Reformation
- Viking Sword Pommel
- First World War York
- The Victorian Prison Building
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Treasurer's House
- Glazed Medieval Jug
- Ouse Bridge